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P306 SWY

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,069 mi
Last recorded128,069 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 127,415 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 126,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 124,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 123,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 121,947 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 121,227 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,937 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,980 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

very slight play in n/s/inner steering joint

Fail 17 Feb 2014 102,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

very slight play in n/s/inner steering joint

Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,713 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside brake light slightl dull

steering assembly offside has slight play (at steering box ) in linkages

suspension components have visible corrosion but not weakened

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,358 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,966 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,687 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,116 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,509 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 71,573 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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P306 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 88,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P306 SWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P306 SWY registered?

P306 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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